Signalling work & system testing - April 2024

A world-class railway signalling system is being installed in South East Queensland as part of the Cross River Rail Project. The system has been installed and is currently being tested along the Shorncliffe line.

 

Overview

Testing of the new European Train Control System (ETCS) is taking place along the Shorncliffe line and will continue throughout 2024.

Digital signalling is the most significant change to SEQ’s rail operations since electric trains were introduced in the 1980s.

This critical testing means there needs to be some changes to train services now and we thank Shorncliffe line customers for their support to enable this to occur.

Detailed information about track closures and transport changes on the Shorncliffe line during 2024 will be provided in advance of each testing period.
 

Details of work

At Boondall station, and between 2.00am on Saturday 13 April to 3.00am on Monday 15 April, the following system testing works will occur:

  • Installation of trackside equipment
  • A generator will be used in the trackside signalling hut compound.

At Bondall, North Boondall, Deagon, and Sandgate stations, and between 6.00am and 5.00pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April, the following system testing works will occur:

  • Installation of on-track and trackside equipment / infrastructure.
  • At Deagon station, a hi-ab truck may be used within the rail corridor. For other locations, hand tools only will be used
  • A small number of car parking spaces will be unavailable in car parks at Kennerley Street, Sandgate; Deagon station; and Peacock Street, North Boondall between 6am and 6pm Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April
  • QR will also be completing additional works inside the rail corridor between Boondall and Deagon stations.

Between Bindha and Shorncliffe stations, and between 12.00am and 4.30am Monday 15 April – Thursday 18 April (four nights), the following system testing works will occur:

  • System testing
  • TInstallation of on-track and trackside equipment / infrastructure.

Between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations, and between 12.00am and 4.30am Sunday 28 April – Thursday 2 May (five nights), the following system testing works will occur:

  • System testing.

 

What to expect if you’re a rail customer

Cross River Rail won’t just transform Brisbane, it will transform the way we travel across South East Queensland. But building Cross River Rail means changes to travel and transport services during construction.

Buses will replace trains on the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April. A small number of car parking spaces will also be unavailable at Sandgate, Deagon and North Boondall stations between 6am and 6pm Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April. See local signage for more details.

We encourage you to plan your journey ahead of time by using the links below:

 

What to expect if you live alongside the rail corridor

Residents along the rail corridor may hear noise associated with testing (e.g. traffic contol set-up and pack down, train movements, horns, light vehicles and work personnel). Lighting towers will also be used in some locations.

All staff will be fully briefed about their community responsibilities in relation to minimising noise and disruption after hours.

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form:

Banyo station will be temporarily closed until late 2024 as part of Queensland Rail’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program.

During the track closure period, both timetabled railbuses and the existing dedicated shuttle bus services running between Northgate and Banyo stations will be available.

The stops for the railbuses and the existing shuttle bus service will be from separate locations near Banyo station.

Additional signage will be installed to assist customers.

For more information about the Banyo station accessibility upgrade, please contact Queensland Rail via the details below: